Thread Garden - Artificial Plant Nursery - Ooty

Wondering what can anyone do with thread other than stitching and trying to create masterpieces in art, but here is a man with a dream of different dimension. Welcome to the Thread Garden. Thread garden is where plants and flowers don’t grow from the soil but grows from the hands of exceptionally talented and specially trained artists. This thread garden is the hard work of 50 trained artist for 12 years and is completely hand woven, so much of only hand work that not even a needle was used in this creation. Antony Joseph from Trichur, Kerala gave life to his dream and displays it in Ooty right in front of Ooty Lake. For the life-like difference in the color of the inner and outer edges of these leaves threads were wound on different pieces and all of them were carefully stitched together. Every leaf had about 30 parts according to natural patterns. In all, more than 60 million meters of thread in 400 different shades had been used to get the whole spectrum of natural colors combinations. Printing or painting had not been utilized at all. Special care has been taken to free the artificial plant nursery from dust and moisture and preserve its color and texture. Since its opening in December 2001 the thread garden has lured more than several thousand visitors.Often, it is dismissed, assuming that it is one of those places that are given exaggerated mention to attract the tourist. Located near the Ooty

Ooty also known as Udhagamandalam is the "Queen of hill stations" and the capital of Nilgiris district. It is one of the most popular tourist resorts in India. Nilgiris means "Blue Mountains". It is a land of picturesque picnic spots. Used to be popular summer and weekend getaway for the Britishers during the colonial days. It is situated at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level. An added attraction for the tourists to Udagamandalam is the mountain train journey on a ratchet and pinion track which commences from Kallar, near Mettupalayam and wends its way through many hair-raising curves and fearful tunnels and chugs along beside deep ravines full of verdant vegetation, gurgling streams and tea gardens. One can notice a marvellous change in vegetation, as one goes from Kallar to Coonoor. The establishment of numerous tea estates made Ooty famous. Lofty mountains, dense forest, sprawling grasslands and miles and miles of tea gardens greet the passengers on most routes. The annual Tea and Tourism Festival attracts crowds in huge numbers.

Ootacamund, officially, Udhagamandalam sometimes abbreviated to Udhagai or Ooty , is a town, a municipality and the district capital of the Nilgiris district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Ootacamund is a popular hill station located in the Nilgiri Hills. Originally occupied by the Todas, the area came under the rule of the East India Company at the end of the 18th century. Today the town's economy is based on tourism and agriculture, with manufacturing of medicines and photographic film also present. The town is connected to the rest of India by road and rail, and its historic sites and natural beauty attract tourists. Ooty, which is deep within the Nilgiri hills, is also known as The Blue Mountains. It is unknown whether this name comes from the blue smoky haze given off by the eucalyptus trees that cover the area, or because of the kurunji flower, which blooms every twelve years giving the slopes a bluish tinge. Unlike any other region in the country, no historical proof is found to state that Ooty was a part of any kingdoms or empires. Tippu Sultan was the first to extend his border by constructing a hideout cave like structure. Ooty is the district headquarters of the Nilgiris district. Ootacamund assembly constituency is part of Nilgiris (Lok Sabha constituency)

To feel the touch of nature, Ooty is a right spot for the lover of nature. It is located at a distance of 105 km away from Coimbatore. It sparkles with fresh vegetation and sceneries. It is “queen of all hill station”. The height of the hills in the Nilgiri range varies between 2280 and 2290 meters. It attracts the tourist by its charming flowers. Lofty mountains, dense forest, acres and acres of tea estates are green feast for the eyes of the tourist. The fast food world man runs his life in this world of tension; and living in the sweltering heat; to while away his short leisure hour he can spend that with nature (ooty).The weather of valley is salubrious. Ooty is a best place to know the culture and tradition of India and tribal people. Botanical gardens, lamb’s rock and Dobabetta peak, kalhatty fallskandal, cross shrine, mini garden and rose garden; Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park are till more amusing places in Ooty and its surroundings. Ooty lake boating is a remarkable spot which highly entertains the tourist. Udagamandalam otherwise called as Ooty. Its mountain train journey on a ratchet and restrain track which commences from kallar will give a new adventures effect. Finally Nature never betrays the tourist. Ooty is a charming hill station and remains pleasant all round the year. As a result of which there is no such thing as so 'wrong time' when you are planning to visit. However, if we have to speak about the best time for Ooty India tours then it’s between the months February and May, and alternatively September and November. If you have an affinity for summers, the bets thing to do is taking all your cotton clothing and a light jacket on your trip. This is to protect you in case there is a drizzle or shower. The winters are chilly and he hence it’s advisable to carry your winter garment along with you. Ooty India attracts a substantial number of travelers round the year. Dense jungles, huge picturesque lakes, towering mountains, lush green landscapes, and rambling tea gardens welcome the travelers on the way to Ooty. The place is a traveler's paradise and is a perfect destination for picnics. The town is linked to important places and cities in the country via railways and roadways.

Ooty is rightly called the ‘Queen of Hill Stations’ on account or its unrivalled beauty and everlasting charm. It is in the Nilgiris where the western and eastern ghats meet. The mystic beauty of Ooty lied unknown the rest of India until it was discovered by the British in the early 1800s. Though the whole area was inhabited by the hill tribes like the Todas, the Kotas, the Kurumbas, the Badagas, the Panias and the Irulas, it was only after the first railway line was constructed that much of its enchantment was revealed. Its popularity grew because of the gold hunt pursued by early colonialists in the Nilgiris. Though the gold hunt was given up in the early 20th century, its rich endowments of nature came to the limelight and Europeans and the well-t-do natives settled there. It became the summer capital of the then Madras Presidency. All official attempts of the Tamil Nadu Government to get people to call Ooty by the Tamil name, ‘Udagamandalam’ have failed, and Ootacamund continues to be, as the British called it, ‘Ooty’ to all. Perhaps, because the place still looks very much an English-country down. The place abounds in British buildings and British names – St Stephen’s Church bears the name of Governor Stephen Rumbold Lushington as does the Lushington School. The Lawrence School and Breeks Memorial School too are named after Britons of another age. Lady Canning’s Seat, Lamb’s Rock, Dolphin’s Nose, Club Hill and Elk Hill are all undoubtedly British – sounding and the scenery viewed from these points are decidedly English too tall pines, confers and eucalyptus stand in proud profusion beside emerald green lakes and red-tiled cottages with lush green lawns and rose gardens.